tv shows made into films
07-11-03, 03:15 AM
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tv shows made into films
I don't think anyone has brought this up, I've read in some U.K. magazines quotes from actors who were in Roswell,Firefly and some similar cancelled shows that the studios want to make a film of their shows.Point being if no-one watched the show for free on TV why would they go and pay at the cinema,or likewise the studios pay millions to do a feature film when they couldn't commit to a series.Any thoughts please!
07-11-03, 06:00 AM
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The best example that comes to my mind is: Police Squad!.
It was a failed 6 episode run. Although hysterical and waaaay ahead of it's time, it didn't last long.
They ended up making three successful movies based on it: The Naked Gun series.
It was a failed 6 episode run. Although hysterical and waaaay ahead of it's time, it didn't last long.
They ended up making three successful movies based on it: The Naked Gun series.
07-11-03, 01:04 PM
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It's also not usually the same sort of numbers--or even the same league. More people watch a moderately successful TV show then a fairly successful movie.
Too lazy to look around, but quite a few actors have been unprepared for the increased recognition they got after moving from movies to tv.
Too lazy to look around, but quite a few actors have been unprepared for the increased recognition they got after moving from movies to tv.
07-11-03, 01:10 PM
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X-files is one that comes to mind.
All those inane cartoons on Nickelodeon i.e. Rugrats, recess, etc.
The saturday morning stuff - pokenmon, power rangers, Barney. Mostly, kid-oriented shows translate better in movies cos they are cheaper to make.
All those inane cartoons on Nickelodeon i.e. Rugrats, recess, etc.
The saturday morning stuff - pokenmon, power rangers, Barney. Mostly, kid-oriented shows translate better in movies cos they are cheaper to make.
07-11-03, 02:03 PM
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It's possible with different writer and script, a concept wouldn't work well in a TV series would actually work on a big screen. That's the only reason I can think of why a failed TV show is going to big screen.
